CHABBERTS

Andre & Monique are the parents of Frederic .... Executive Chef at Petrus in Hong Kong, and a long time friend of Alban. Fred, his lovely wife Vanessa, and Juls their 2 year old just spent August at Salles-Courbaties (a stone throw from the Calmettes in the same village) with the grannies. The Chabbert family owns a quiet corner of town over a few generations, running the equivalent of a 'neighborhood pub' where fellow villagers congregate. It is an idyllic setting that is rustic, quaint and welcoming. The Chabberts hosted the Hong Kong group to, firstly, a classic alfresco lunch and, secondly, a cassoulet dinner. Monique is quite a chef. To me she is the 'Julia Child of French Country Cuisine' ... Michelin quality, no less.

Come back to visit Hong Kong, Monique & Andre, let me cook for you. I am very grateful to your kindness, and your heart warming hospitality. Merci!

PS : do not forget to send the Chabbert family Cassoulet & Baked Cheesecake recipes now!